We were laughing because it’s still in a micro, micro, microcosm of things. My sister and I were talking about this, because we’re doing this podcast together, and we’re sharing little fame experiences. Leila Tamari I think I’ve heard you say “I’m not famous” or are now wrestling with how to deal with that …Īdrienne maree brown It’s true.

I hope those who read the conversation will, first, read Emergent Strategy if they haven’t yet two, have a conversation with a colleague about how emergent strategy can show up in their work and three, commit to practicing a principle of emergent strategy in their daily life. Excerpts from our conversation follow below. In summer 2018, we spoke about her work, the book, and reflections on emergent strategies in philanthropy. Rather than list how each of these principles relates to philanthropic practice and offer my own opinion, I decided to ask brown what she thought. creating more possibilities: how we move toward life.resilience: how we recover and transform.nonlinear and iterative: the pace and pathways of change.interdependence and decentralization: who we are and how we share.fractals: the relationship between small and large.For example, in Butler’s Parable of the Sower, the new “religion” of Earthseed is founded on the core tenant that “God Is Change.” In her own words, brown asserts that emergent strategy is “how we intentionally change in ways that grow our capacity to embody the just and liberated worlds we long for.” The guiding principles include the following: That comes as no surprise, given that Octavia Butler’s work has deeply influenced brown and is offered as a grounding presence throughout the book. Throughout the book, brown defines, and redefines, emergent strategy, which is fitting since at its core it is about embracing change and the journey to living the change we want to see. Once I was over my self-induced imposter syndrome, I tried to imagine how I could convince this audience that this book is worth their time, and moreover, how a book review could turn into a call to action for us to do things differently. It taught me about living purposefully.Īdmittedly, I was more nervous about the audience I was writing for - arts funders - a group of people whom I perceive as upholding the status quo, despite their best efforts to help build a world of imagination and possibility. This book truly enhanced my life, giving me clarity in the relationship between my work and daily lived reality. How could I possibly represent this book and this artist whom I admire so much? It seemed like a tall order for someone like me since I felt like just a fangirl.

When I was asked to contribute a book review of adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds for the GIA Reader, I immediately perked up in disbelief and excitement.

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